The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has presented its Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for the period 2026–2029, highlighting critical issues that will shape the Assembly’s development priorities for the next four years. The presentation was held on Wednesday, September 11, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi.
The gathering brought together Assembly Members, Heads of Departments, Unit Committee Members, and civil society representatives. Leading the session, the Metro Coordinating Director, Mr. Francis Dwira Darko, stressed that the plan reflects the voices of residents across twelve town councils and will serve as a blueprint for addressing Kumasi’s most pressing challenges.
Presenting the technical details, Mr. Charles Kwesi Adjei, Head of the Physical Planning Unit, gave a comprehensive review of the outgoing 2022–2025 plan, noting areas of success and issues that remained unresolved. He explained that the new plan was prepared after extensive consultations with communities across the metropolis, ensuring that it responds directly to the needs of residents.
According to Mr. Adjei, the discussions revealed persistent concerns affecting the quality of life in Kumasi, including problems with public safety, limited access to education, inadequate road networks, poor sanitation, insufficient market facilities, unemployment, and unreliable water supply. He emphasized that these challenges were collectively identified as the most critical issues requiring urgent intervention within the 2026–2029 planning framework.
Speaking to the media after the presentation, Mr. Francis Dwira Darko assured residents that the Assembly is committed to addressing these challenges in collaboration with relevant state institutions, development partners, and community leaders. He called on residents to actively participate in Assembly programs and to take responsibility for maintaining clean environments. He stressed that when resources are diverted to tackle sanitation problems caused by poor attitudes, less funding remains for major projects such as schools, roads, and markets.
The unveiling of the 2026–2029 Medium-Term Development Plan marks an important milestone in Kumasi’s development agenda. By outlining the critical issues upfront and committing to participatory planning, the KMA aims to create a sustainable path toward improved infrastructure, stronger social services, and better economic opportunities. Stakeholders who attended the session expressed their support for the plan and pledged to collaborate with the Assembly to ensure its successful implementation.
